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Miata gas milate
Mike wrote:
> Wonder what people are getting for gas milage on their Miatas? Does it get > better as they improve technology, or is it pretty well "struck"? I recently > purchased a 1990 Miata and wonder what I should expect (260km on it) and if > there is anything I can (should) do to improve the mpg numbers. > > Mike > > 1994 Miata got 28/32 mpg pretty regular, 2004 Mazda speed 24 mpg but I get there faster 8-) |
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I've got to admit that the Miata's mileage is about the same as our 96 Chevy
Caprice Classic with a 350 Cui V8. (It's the ideal car to wipe out all the cones on an autocross course.). Measured range on one tank of gas. ~550 miles, and goes up if 91-93 octane is used. "Lanny Chambers" > wrote in message ... > In article >, > (Dave) wrote: > >> That's the highway number. Due to a combination of gearing (~1500 >> rpm vs 3000 at 60mph) and superior aerodynamics (~0.3 vs ~0.4). > > Don't forget being forced to skip gears in leisurely driving. > > -- > Lanny Chambers, St. Louis, USA > '94C > the alignment page: > http://www.hummingbirds.net/alignment.html --- Outgoing mail is AVG certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.732 / Virus Database: 486 - Release Date: 7/29/2004 |
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Count smiles per gallon.
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